Is Sinus Endoscopic Surgery Safe During Pregnancy?

Posted on Tue, 20 Jan 2015

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Tue, 20 Jan 2015 Answered on

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Question : Hi
I am planning to take a Sinus endoscopic surgery, but I am pregnant now.
Any problem occurs to go for this surgery during pregnancy?
Could you please suggest me on this?

Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need few details

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for the query.

I have read your query and understand your concern.

To help you better , I would like to know
your weeks of pregnancy ,
CT Scan report of your nose & sinuses . You can upload here on right side of your dashboard .

If I were your treating doctor , I would advice
to take endoscopic sinus surgery if not control with medical line of management &
also avoid drug which are contraindicated in pregnancy.

Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.

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